Mumbai A person is being called the richest beggar in the world. Reason? This person has become the owner of property worth Rs 7.5 crore and two flats worth Rs 1.5 crore just by begging. The name of this person is Bharat Jain. Bharat Jain also owns a stationery shop, which further increases his income. Although his family does not like his begging, Bharat Jain is not ready to give it up.
“I like begging.”
“I like begging, and I don’t want to give it up,” Bharat Jain told The Economic Times. He also said that he likes to donate to temples. He said, “I am not greedy, but generous.”
Rs 75,000 per month with 12 hours of hard work
Bharat Jain begs for 12 hours every day without stopping. During this period he earns around Rs 2,500 per day. Begging has been their main source of income for the last 40 years. From this he earns around Rs 75,000 every month.
Earning from flat and shop also
Apart from two flats in Mumbai, Bharat Jain also has two shops in Thane. He gets rent of around Rs 30,000 every month from these shops.
Family support and children’s education
Bharat Jain lives with his family. His family includes his wife, two children, father and brother. Their children studied in a prestigious convent school. Now he has completed his studies and helps manage the family’s stationery store.
Insistence continues despite family’s displeasure
Bharat Jain’s family tries to stop him from begging, but Bharat says he finds happiness in it. His life has now become a topic of discussion, and people are surprised that how can someone become the owner of such a huge property just by begging.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 17, 2024, 21:36 IST